Gaming Industry News

The World Casino Directory's Gaming Industry News covers land-based and online happenings in the industry. Our coverage here will inform readers about everything from employment and job fairs to major moves being anticipated by the big industry players. Reporting on sweeping regulatory changes as well as the oft-times more nuanced fluidity of case law and legal interpretations of existing laws are some of the items we cover in this section.

Industry participants will find pre-show and post-show coverage of some of the most important conferences and tradeshows in the gambling world, whether land-based or iGaming in nature or both. Thought leaders and those looking to increase their knowledge of current trends in the global gaming industry may wish to visit our Calendars of Gaming and iGaming Conferences and Seminars for important details on summits ranging from G2E (Global Gaming Expo) and ICE to roundtables focused on sportsbetting.

We cover important industry events and changes from American tribal gaming and the Caribbean to India and Macau. If it affects the industry, for professionals or players, you'll find the story here. New licenses, casino sales, M&A, and labor relations are just a few of the story leads we chase for you and report on in this section.

Wynn Resorts Penalized $5.5M for Ties to Unlicensed Fund Transfers

Wynn Resorts Ltd. has been hit with a $5.5 million fine by the Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) for its involvement in a scheme that leveraged unlicensed money transmitting businesses to attract high-stakes inter...

Louisiana House Passes Revised Bill to Raise Online Betting Tax

Louisiana lawmakers have taken a significant step toward restructuring the state’s online sports betting tax framework with the House’s passage of an amended version of House Bill 639. The legislation, introduc...

Scotts Valley Casino Project Secures Major Tribal Alliance in Legal Fight

The Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians, in the midst of a high-stakes legal standoff with the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), has gained the powerful backing of the Coalition of Large Tribes (COLT), mark...

Michigan Online Gambling Revenue Slips Slightly in April

Michigan’s online gaming market experienced a marginal dip in April 2025, as internet gaming and sports betting operators collectively reported $290.7 million in gross receipts. This marks a slight decline of 0...

Unregulated AI Use in Gambling Sector Prompts Urgent Ethical Warnings

As the gambling sector approaches a projected value of over $876 billion by 2026, academics and regulators are voicing growing concerns over the unregulated use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies acro...

Merkur Secures Nevada License, to Acquire Gaming Arts in Q3 2025

Merkur Gaming US, the American arm of the Germany-based Merkur Group, has officially been granted a license by the Nevada Gaming Commission to manufacture and distribute gaming products within the state. The mo...

Tropicana to Launch Solana Tower Revamp with 604 Coastal-Themed Rooms

Tropicana Atlantic City, New Jersey, has revealed plans for a major overhaul of its west wing, signaling a bold investment in its future with the creation of the Solana Tower. This newly branded tower will cons...

Unibet Fined $1 Million for Failing to Close Accounts of Self-Excluded Gamblers

Betchoice Corporation Pty Ltd, operating as Unibet, has been fined over $1 million by Australia’s gambling regulator for serious failures in upholding the rules surrounding the country’s self-exclusion program....